Meeting: 10

Saturday 20 May 2023

Race 1 - THE NOBLE SALUTE CUP - (0-15) - 1365m - 1m24.52

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 African Fate R. Maingard B. Ecroignard 61.5(-4) 1m24.52 38.27 516(+10) 0.00 37500
2 5 Crackon N. Rawat S.Donohoe 60.5 1m24.78 37.52 488(+8) 1.30 15000
3 4 The Gypsy King K.Ramanah N.Batchameah 61(-1.5) 1m25.09 38.63 439(-6) 2.85 12500
4 6 Le Quartier C. Daby L.Goomany 57.5 1m25.10 36.65 440(+2) 2.90
5 7 Rochester D. Zaki K. Jeetun 55(-4) 1m25.93 37.83 452(0) 7.05
6 3 Constitutional S. Jones J.Bardottier 61.5 1m30.13 No time 458(+1) Detached
7 2 Artax A. Sewdyal N.Teeha 61.5 1m31.91 No time 486(+2) Detached

Sectional time: 11.55, 11.37, 11.58, 11.46, 11.78, 26.78

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 12hr30.38

Starting Reports
1. CONSTITUTIONAL (J. Bardottier) lost one length.

2. ROCHESTER (K. Jeetun) and CRACKON (S. Donohoe) bumped

 

Stewards Reports
1. Leaving the 1300m, ROCHESTER (K. Jeetun) was momentarily inconvenienced when
awkwardly placed on the inside of CRACKON (S. Donohoe).
2. The saddle of ROCHESTER (K. Jeetun) slipped forward severely at the 1200m. As a
consequence of this incident, Apprentice K. Jeetun was unable to fully assist this gelding
in the running and this was not considered as a satisfactory qualifying ride.
3. AFRICAN FATE (B. Ecroignard) and THE GYPSY KING (N. Batchameah) overraced in
the early and middle stages.
4. THE GYPSY KING (N. Batchameah) hung in, in the concluding stages.
5. LE QUARTIER (L. Goomany) shifted out to continue its run at the 200m. Thereafter, this
gelding which was hanging in, in the concluding stages, shifted in away from the whip.
Jockey L. Goomany (LE QUARTIER) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol
films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip more than once on
consecutive strides in the running. In view of the performance of LE QUARTIER, the
Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
6. Jockey N. Teeha (ARTAX) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the
race and advised against the practice of using his whip whilst being out of contention for a
placing


Racecard Changes
1. None.

Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. ARTAX -Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension
confirmed.

2. LE QUARTIER - No abnormalities detected

 

 

 

Race 2 - THE BOTANIQUE CUP - (0-25) - 1600m - 1m39.72

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 3 Gordonstoun Y. Emamdee I.Taka 61(-1.5) 1m39.72 36.77 467(-2) 0.00 37500
2 2 Giggin S. Mahadia B.Fayd'herbe 61 1m39.99 36.27 461(+11) 1.35 15000
3 5 Tomorrow's Vision S. P. Nagadoo N.Batchameah 61(-1.5) 1m40.98 37.70 456(+5) 6.30 12500
4 1 Bellagio King N. Rawat S.Donohoe 61.5 1m41.11 37.00 500(+3) 6.95
5 4 Nao Faz Mal S. Hurchund M.Sonaram 61(-1.5) 1m41.49 No time 481(+2) Detached

Sectional time: 13.19, 13.20, 12.44, 12.17, 11.99, 11.42, 25.31

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 13hr06.01

Starting Report
1. TOMORROW'S VISION (N. Batchameah) was restless in the stalls.
2. NAO FAZ MAL (M. Sonaram) lost one length.


Stewards Reports
1. TOMORROW'S VISION (N. Batchameah) overraced in the early stages. Thereafter, this
gelding changed stride continually in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary
Surgeon was requested to examine.
2. GIGGIN (B. Fayd'herbe) was hanging in, in the straight.
3. NAO FAZ MAL (M. Sonaram) hung in, in the straight, proving difficult to assist.


Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.

Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. TOMORROW'S VISION - Not striding out

 

 

Race 3 - THE SENTINAL CUP - Benchmark 31 - 1600m - 1m43.09

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Divergent K.Ramanah B.Fayd'herbe 62 1m43.09 35.23 492(-7) 0.00 42500
2 2 Nimitz Y. Emamdee S.Donohoe 61 1m43.11 36.11 454(-6) 0.10 17500
3 3 Liverpool Champ S. Mahadia I.Taka 60.5(-1.5) 1m43.30 35.76 498(-1) 1.25 15000
4 4 Noble Trip S. Hurchund M.Sonaram 60.5(-1.5) 1m44.29 36.71 467(+7) 7.30
5 5 Senor's Guest S. P. Nagadoo Y.Mauree 58.5 1m44.53 37.62 493(+1) 8.60

Sectional time: 14.25, 14.16, 13.30, 13.00, 12.29, 11.38, 24.51

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 13hr42.01

Starting Reports
1. DIVERGENT (B. Fayd'herbe) lost one length.


Stewards Reports
1. SENOR'S GUEST (Y. Mauree) which overraced early, raced wide between the 1500m and
the 900m.
2. Between the 400m and 300m, DIVERGENT (B. Fayd'herbe) was briefly inconvenienced
when awkwardly placed on the heels of SENOR'S GUEST (Y. Mauree) which rolled in.
Thereafter, DIVERGENT switched out to continue its run and raced wide into the straight.
3. NOBLE TRIP (M. Sonaram) raced wide around the turn and into the straight.
4. Apprentice I. Taka (LIVERPOOL CHAMP) appeared before the Board, was shown the
patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip excessively.
5. Jockey Y. Mauree (SENOR'S GUEST) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol
films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip down the shoulder of
his horse while in the drawn position and more than once on consecutive strides in the
running.

Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. SENOR'S GUEST - Not striding out

 

Race 4 - THE GOLDEN DICE CUP - Benchmark 36 - 990m - 0m56.52

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 4 Elmo R.Gujadhur B.Sooful 60.5 0m56.52 34.76 502(-7) 0.00 42500
2 1 Captain Garett C. Daby L.Goomany 61.5 0m56.54 34.62 450(+2) 0.15 17500
3 7 Lite Of My Life S. P. Nagadoo N.Batchameah 57.5(-1.5) 0m56.77 34.65 519(0) 1.50 15000
4 2 King Of Colts S. Hurchund S.Donohoe 61 0m56.98 34.01 504(-8) 2.70
5 5 Captain Mike V. Allet D.Bheekary 60 0m57.18 35.27 478(+5) 3.90
6 3 Cloud Seeder A. Sewdyal S.Rama 60.5 0m57.70 35.33 493(+8) 7.00
7 6 Ninotto Y. Emamdee J. Sophie 59.5(-4) 0m58.27 No time 504(-8) Detached

Sectional time: 11.24, 10.44, 10.14, 24.50

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 14hr19.14

General
1. The start of the race was delayed due to the Veterinary Surgeon examining ELMO (B.
Sooful) and declaring it fit to race.


Starting Reports
1. KING OF COLTS (S. Donohoe) was squeezed out.
2. NINOTTO (J. Sophie) lost one length.

Stewards Reports

1. At the 450m, CAPTAIN GARETT (L. Goomany) was momentarily inconvenienced when
awkwardly placed on the inside of ELMO (B Sooful) which shifted in. Jockey L. Goomany

and Trainer C Daby (CAPTAIN GARETT) appeared before the Board and reviewed the
footage of this incident however, both elected to take no further action.
2. LITE OF MY LIFE (N. Batchameah) raced wide around the turn and into the straight.
Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in from the 250m.
3. Jockey B. Sooful reported that ELMO did not stride out freely in the running. In view of
this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
4. In view of the performance of CLOUD SEEDER (S. Rama), the Veterinary Surgeon was
requested to examine.
5. Jockey D. Bheekary reported that there was something amiss with CAPTAIN MIKE in the
running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine and
sample the horse.
6. Apprentice N. Batchameah signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15
in that he used his whip down the shoulder of LITE OF MY LIFE, whilst in the drawn
position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 3,000 was imposed on him


Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. CAPTAIN GARETT - Lost near fore shoe
2. KING OF COLTS - Not striding out
3. CLOUD SEEDER and CAPTAIN MIKE - No abnormalities detected
4. ELMO - Lame off fore

 


 

Race 5 - THE WORLD FOCUS CUP - Benchmark 56 - 1600m - 1m38.13

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 2 Arizona Silk S. Jones J.Bardottier 60.5 1m38.13 36.84 438(+2) 0.00 55000
2 4 Prince Alf S. Hurchund M.Sonaram 58(-1.5) 1m38.35 37.22 489(+7) 1.10 25000
3 5 Battle Of Alesia D. Zaki S.Rama 57 1m38.57 37.70 455(+2) 2.40 20000
4 6 Ron's Joy S. Mahadia I.Taka 54(-1.5) 1m38.93 38.15 465(-15) 4.30
5 3 Shah Akbar V. Allet S.Bussunt 60.5 1m39.33 38.79 468(-2) 6.50
6 1 Bag Of Tricks R.Gujadhur R.Joorawon 61 1m39.73 No time 524(-15) Detached

Sectional time: 12.69, 12.46, 11.87, 11.82, 11.81, 11.13, 26.32

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 14hr55.22

General
1. Prior to the running of this race, all Trainers and Riders appeared before the Board and
instructions were given before the Stipendiary Stewards. After considering the instructions
given, the Stipendiary Stewards were satisfied that all instructions were aligned with the
racing pattern of the horses.
2. The start of this race was delayed due to the previous race jumping late.


Starting Reports
1. PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) and BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) bumped.
Stewards Reports
1. Approaching the 1100m, BATTLE OF ALESIA (S. Rama) was momentarily
inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the inside of RON'S JOY (I. Taka), which
rolled in.
2. Leaving the 800m, BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) was carried out by PRINCE ALF (M.
Sonaram) which shifted out of the rail and into a one-off position. Thereafter, between the
700m and the 300m, PRINCE ALF and BAG OF TRICKS raced in close proximity and
made contact on a number of occasions which resulted in both horses becoming unbalanced
on at least two occasions, during this period. Apprentice M. Sonaram will be advised by
the Board to take more care when shifting ground in races in future. He will further be
advised that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar matter in the near future,
more severe sanctions may follow.
3. BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. In view
of the performance of BAG OF TRICKS, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to
examine.

4. Entering the straight, PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) was carried out by ARIZONA SILK (J.
Bardottier) which shifted out to continue its run. Thereafter, PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram)
was hanging in from the 200m.
Apprentice M. Sonaram (PRINCE ALF) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol
films of the race and advised against the practice of striking his horse with his whip more
than once on consecutive strides in the running.
5. In view of the performance of SHAH AKBAR (S. Bussunt), the Veterinary Surgeon was
requested to examine.
6. An inquiry will be opened into Jockey R. Joorawon’s conduct in the weighing area.


Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. BAG OF TRICKS - Lame near fore
2. SHAH AKBAR - No abnormalities detected
3. RON'S JOY - Not striding out


 

Race 6 - THE ALAIN PERDRAU FAREWELL AS TRAINER CUP - 50+ - 1850m - 1m54.71

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 5 Lunafacation S. Mahadia B.Sooful 52 1m54.71 36.00 488(+7) 0.00 65000
2 2 Hubble Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 60.5 1m54.86 36.27 508(-4) 0.80 30000
3 4 The Dazzler K.Ramanah N.Marday 55 1m55.29 35.89 488(+10) 3.15 25000
4 1 Holy Warrior V. Allet D.Bheekary 61 1m55.66 36.69 478(+3) 5.20
5 3 Absolutist A. Sewdyal S.Rama 56 1m56.61 No time 551(+11) Detached

Sectional time: 15.08, 12.09, 13.84, 12.98, 12.87, 11.82, 10.62, 25.38

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: -
Off time: 15hr30.34

Starting Reports
1. THE DAZZLER (N. Marday) jumped awkwardly and lost a length.
2. ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) lost one length.


Stewards Reports
1. From the jump, ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) was restrained to a position at the rear of the
field. Thereafter, ABSOLUTIST shifted out away from the whip between the 250m and
the 100m.
2. HOLY WARRIOR (D. Bheekary) contested with HUBBLE (R. Joorawon) for the lead
early. Thereafter, HOLY WARRIOR was restrained from the 1600m and obtained cover
behind the leader, HUBBLE, at the 1500m. In reviewing the footage, the Board was
satisfied that:
2.1 There was no reason why Jockey D. Bheekary (HOLY WARRIOR) was not entitled to
test to see if the lead was available early in this race;
2.2 The early extensions of HOLY WARRIOR did not impact its finishing position as Jockey
D. Bheekary’s attempt to move forward was brief and not excessive by any stretch.
Additionally, this is coupled with the fact that HOLY WARRIOR is a stamina laden horse
which is graded placed up to 3000m in South Africa and over further than today’s distance
in Mauritius which would suggest that when in the right form such a brief early exchange
would not prejudice the horse at the finish;
2.3 Jockey D. Bheekary had not unnecessarily pressed the speed in the race as once he had
ascertained that there was no lead available, he immediately restrained his mount in order
to obtain cover;
2.4 the pattern of riding on HOLY WARRIOR was consistent with his previous runs when he
ran his best races in Mauritius that is, he had won and run second. During both these races,
after showing only average gate speed, he was ridden forward aggressively in order to
secure the lead. This was particularly significant in the race which he won where he

pressed MILLION DOLLAR MAN early and took the lead off it after 500m of early
pressure over 2100m; and
2.5 it is noteworthy that, when a line is drawn through the form line of HOLY WARRIOR
and HUBBLE it can be gleaned that when HOLY WARRIOR elected to race behind
HUBBLE with cover in their previous meeting (11 December 2022), without being ridden
with the same early aggression, HOLY WARRIOR was beaten by 3.70 lengths when
receiving 1kg. Therefore, in this race for HOLY WARRIOR to be competitive for the win,
he would have to reverse a form line of 3.70 lengths on 1,5kg worse terms than when he
was previously beaten.

Accordingly, in assessing this incident, the Board was satisfied that there was nothing
untoward or unreasonable with Jockey D. Bheekary’s riding of HOLY WARRIOR in this
race.
3. THE DAZZLER (N. Marday) switched out to continue its run at the 450m. Thereafter,
this gelding was hanging in, in the straight.


Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.

 

 

 

Race 7 - THE 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALAIN PERDRAU STABLE CUP - (0-20) - 1400m - 1m25.88

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 1 Sergeant York K.Ramanah B.Fayd'herbe 61.5 1m25.88 35.99 498(+5) 0.00 37500
2 7 Street Byte C. Daby B.Sooful 53.5 1m27.04 36.03 491(+1) 7.05 15000
3 2 Charlie Squadron S. Mahadia I.Taka 61(-1.5) 1m27.06 36.42 471(-3) 7.15 12500
4 4 Italian Way V. Allet S.Bussunt 60.5 1m27.59 No time 456(+3) Detached
5 3 Spotted Pearl R. Maingard N.Batchameah 61(-1.5) 1m27.63 No time 490(+5) Detached
6 6 Duke Of Abercorn Y. Perdrau S.Donohoe 59.5 1m27.64 No time 477(+9) Detached
7 5 Yoho Mist A. Sewdyal D.Bheekary 60 1m30.06 No time 474(-2) Detached

Sectional time: 14.12, 11.83, 12.61, 11.77, 10.68, 24.87

Stipes report


Rescheduled time: 16hr05.00
Off time: 16hr06.29

General
1. The off-hind shoe of ITALIAN WAY (S. Bussunt) was attended to in the paddock.
Thereafter, ITALIAN WAY was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to
race.


Starting Reports
1. CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) and SPOTTED PEARL (N. Batchameah) were
squeezed out at the start.
2. STREET BYTE (B. Sooful) lost one length.


Stewards Reports
1. SPOTTED PEARL (N. Batchameah) overraced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter,
this gelding raced wide into the straight.
2. YOHO MIST (D. Bheekary) overraced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter, entering
the straight, this gelding was carried out by CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) which
shifted out to continue its run.
3. Leaving the 900m, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) which was overracing in the early
and middle stages, struck the running rail. Thereafter, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka)
was baulked for a clear run between the 400m and the 300m and raced wide into the
straight.
4. Between the 900m and the 700m, SERGEANT YORK (B. Fayd'herbe) threw its head up
on at least two occasions. Thereafter, Jockey B. Fayd’herbe reported that the saddle of
SERGEANT YORK slipped back marginally. This was confirmed by the Veterinary
Surgeon.
5. At the 600m, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) was momentarily inconvenienced when
awkwardly placed on the inside of DUKE OF ABERCORN (S. Donohoe) which shifted
in. Jockey S. Donohoe appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race
and advised to take more care when shifting ground in races.

6. DUKE OF ABERCORN (S. Donohoe) was hanging in, in the straight.


Race card Changes
1. None.


Scratching
1. None.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report

 

 

Race 8 - THE OCTOBER SNOW CUP - Benchmark 46 - 1400m - 1m25.91

Pos. No. Name Trainer Jockey Weight Time Last 600m Horse weight Margin Prize
1 7 Magnum P I H. Ruhee I.Taka 57.5(-1.5) 1m25.91 35.99 518(+3) 0.00 50000
2 4 Global Glory S. Mahadia S.Donohoe 58 1m26.04 35.82 450(0) 0.65 22500
3 8 Arnhem Land R. Maingard N.Batchameah 57(-1.5) 1m26.18 36.00 468(+2) 1.60 17500
4 3 Brilliant Disguise C. Ramdin N.Marday 59.5 1m26.77 36.31 498(+8) 5.05
5 5 Watch Me Dad C. Daby L.Goomany 58 1m26.97 35.53 460(-5) 6.20
6 1 Double Games V. Allet D.Bheekary 60.5 1m27.00 36.19 445(+4) 6.40
7 9 Carlas Mambo Y. Emamdee R.Joorawon 57 1m28.00 No time 464(-6) Detached
8 6 Go Jewel V. Allet B.Sooful 57.5 1m29.96 No time 516(+1) Detached

Sectional time: 14.62, 12.48, 11.76, 11.62, 10.77, 24.69

Stipes report

Rescheduled time: 16hr50.00
Off time: 16hr51.33

Starting Reports
1. WATCH ME DAD (L. Goomany) lost two lengths.


Stewards Reports
1. Shortly after the start, BRILLIANT DISGUISE (N. Marday) and GLOBAL GLORY (S.
Donohoe) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of MAGNUM P I (I. Taka)
which jumped in. A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an
objection being lodged by Mr. S. Mahadia, Trainer of the second placed horse (GLOBAL
GLORY), against the provisional winner, MAGNUM P I, on the grounds of interference
after the start. After considering the evidence in this matter, the Objection Board overruled
the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Objection Board considered that the incident

occurred at the start and it could not be definitively established from the footage that but
for the above incident, GLOBAL GLORY would have finished ahead of MAGNUM P I.
Therefore, the Objection Board overruled the objection and allowed the judge’s result to
stand.
2. ARNHEM LAND (N. Batchameah) took an awkward stride at the 450m. Thereafter,
Apprentice N. Batchameah (ARNHEM LAND) reported that this gelding hung in
throughout the running and proved difficult to assist.
3. Jockey B. Sooful reported that GO JEWEL did not stride out freely in the running. In view
of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.

Race card Changes

1. None.

Scratching
1. ALASKAN NIGHT was scratched on 20 May 2023 at 11hr52. All bets on ALASKAN
NIGHT were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.


Veterinary Surgeon Report
1. GO JEWEL - Coughing after the race.
2. DOUBLE GAMES - Distressed after the race

 

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